That's It! Everything is made in China.

Gogi

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Sat Dec-06-03 05:12 PM
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That's It! Everything is made in China.

Michael Doulton, owner of the famous Doulton ceramics company in England, was selling a china figurine on a tv shopping show recently. It was $69.95 which is really cheap for one of their figurines. He turned it over and there on the tag it said 'Made in China'. Oops!

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Deja Q

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Sat Dec-06-03 05:15 PM
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1. If the Chinese realized the amount of exploitation the West hands 'em...

I mean, I don't like it when I realize I'm being exploited... but a whole country?

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Kamika

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Sat Dec-06-03 05:41 PM
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4. They're not getting exploited per say

I mean it's better they make 70 bucks a month then 0

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Deja Q

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Sat Dec-06-03 05:48 PM
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6. When the same job in the US would pay twice that or more?

They are getting exploited just so our handful of American CEOs can have bigger paychecks.

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Magical

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Sat Dec-06-03 05:32 PM
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2. Not EVERYTHING ... Check these out

Have you seen the Utopian Peace Characters designed by me and my 12 year old son to provide a creative outlet for our outrage over war? Proudly made here in the USA of stainless steel.
Proceeds go to fight for the cause.

Help spread the message of Peace...One Utopian at a Time !

http://www.utopianmetalworks.com/Utopians.htm

Enjoy,
Magical

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madrchsod

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Sat Dec-06-03 05:38 PM
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3. cool stuff..

expect to see an order....

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Magical

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Sat Dec-06-03 05:46 PM
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5. Thanks rchsod....

I think you'll enjoy the little buggers...make nice gifts.
For some reason, the Hang Loose character seems to be popular.

Peace and Happy Holidays,
Magical

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Melsky

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Sat Dec-06-03 05:49 PM
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7. There still is a lot of cottage industry in this country

I switched my canvas supplier to a US manufacturer from one that was in China. It's more expensive but better quality, and the customer service is better.

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T Roosevelt

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Sat Dec-06-03 06:27 PM
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8. We're retiling our kitchen, and...

were tile shopping. I picked up one that looked nice, flipped it over - saw it was made in China and put it right back down.

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WannaJumpMyScooter

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Sat Dec-06-03 06:58 PM
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9. WHAT? You mean they make china in China!

Unbelievable.

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